Q&A with BIG JAY Podcast – March 18, 2022

March 18, 2022

Today, BIG JAY goes from podcast host to podcast guest and sits down with Bill McIntyre and Shawn Novatt from WHPC 90.3 FM.

Show Notes

Jason shares some of the history of camp, how camps navigated the pandemic, what’s in store for summer 2022, camp from a Parent Perspective, and information about job opportunities and new benefits for Staff.

Where You Can Listen

The show will air at 3:30 PM today on 90.3 FM, online at bit.ly/WHPClive, or you can download the WHPC app. Replay at 7:30 AM on Sunday, March 20th.

The podcast episode is available today at 4 PM at bit.ly/WHPCnews or wherever you get your podcasts. Search “WHPC This Week’s Long Island News.” Jason’s interview appears around the 29 minute mark in the show.

Special Thanks

Special thanks to Shawn Novatt, a current Camps ‘R’ Us Hicksville Parent, for inviting Jason onto the show. We love spreading the word about our camp mission and vision, and appreciate this opportunity. Be sure to check out all the other great programming and content at 90.3 FM WHPC!

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Did you know that Leadership is learned in a real-life context? At camp you will supervise others and engage in decision-making, behavior management, and living ethics — all necessary leadership skills for today.

Communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and contribution that are critical for success in today's world are developed and practiced at camp; they are skills and traits that can draw employers' attention to your resume.

Working at camp, you’ll be challenged to use critical thinking and problem solving in a myriad of issues from the health and safety of children to how to get 12 Campers to agree on the same elective in the afternoon.

You will receive on-the-ground, practical, real-life training in how to work with a team and help build the culture of your camp community.

Working at camp you will model professionalism and compassion by managing a group of Campers, while contributing to the growth and development of each individual participant

Imagining the world in new ways requires creativity. At camp, you will develop innovative and fun ways to engage an audience of three to 300 and implement alternate plans when faced with unexpected changes to the daily routine.

In fact, you may be eligible for college credit in some cases or able to use camp as an independent study, practicum, or internship experience. Ask your advisor how the skills you will learn directly relate to your major and will make you a stronger job candidate.

Camp provides a global, diverse experience without the expense of long-distance travel; it is not uncommon for Campers and Staff to experience a variety of cultural and unique activities over the summer.

Exceptional Managers are exceptional networkers. Network with other Staff and build connections to camp Alumni who can provide a link to possible internships or future job opportunities in a variety of careers.

Q&A with BIG JAY Podcast – March 18, 2022

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